winter of life
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And I began to feel in the boys a curious, wary, bewildered despair, as though they were now settling in for the long, hard winter of life.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
When one reaches the winter of life one realises life’s sadness; for the hope of spring, and the contentment of summer belong to the days that are numbered.
From Imprudence by F.E. Mills Young
This is surely a grand provision for old age, a life insurance worthy of the name, a home for the winter of life, and a blessed assurance with regard to one's eternity.
From The Shepherd Psalm A Meditation by William Evans
But children have reason, instead of instinct, to guide them; and should be industrious in childhood and youth, in gathering the sweets of knowledge and virtue for spiritual sustenance in the winter of life.
From Our Gift by Boston Teachers of the School Street Universalist Sunday School
In the rock's gloomy crevice the bright holly grows, The ivy waves fresh o'er the withering rose; And the evergreen love of a virtuous wife Smooths the roughness of care—cheers the winter of life.
From The Book of Humorous Verse by Carolyn Wells
